
Dear readers! In September the CeMAT RUSSIA exhibition was held, which showed everyone that innovations and robotics are increasingly penetrating the logistics industry. We can safely say that many technologies are tested here, and only then they go out into the world. However, it is not only CeMAT RUSSIA that demonstrates the prevalence of the digital agenda.
Dear readers! This is the ninth issue of the journal, which turned out to be very rich and diverse. Traditionally, the issue is opened by an analyst. The material by Alina Nasyrova from the Market Guide Agency, dedicated to investments in warehouse complexes in Russia, recalls the importance of developing logistics infrastructure for the integrated development of regions.
Dear readers! We present to your attention the eighth issue of the magazine and its materials.
The article explores outsourcing in logistics market. Commercial companies frequently outsource logistics to specialized companies. At the same time, logistic companies themselves often opt for outsourcing, because it is not reasonable to own all the logistical assets. The article answers the question: what logistic companies do themselves, and what they outsource, and which way of doing business is more sustainable. The study will be of interest to top and middle management, researchers of economics, logistics and outsourcing.
Key words. Outsourcing, logistics, logistics operators, railroad, maritime, automobile cargo companies, competitive advantage.